Associate, Product Management & Investor Relations, Infrastructure Opportunities

Job Description

Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail- oriented team player to join as an Associate on the Infrastructure Product Management and Investor Relations team in the New York office. The Associate will be responsible for assisting with product development, marketing strategy, and the creation of marketing and due diligence materials for private funds in our Infrastructure business.

The role supports key strategic priorities and provides a high degree visibility to both senior management and investors.

Our demonstrated track record, tenured team, thematic investment approach, access to proprietary deal flow, and synergies with the broader Ares platform allow the team to identify and execute on attractive opportunities with compelling risk-reward profiles. We emphasize value creation and enhanced returns through balanced investing across the capital stack and the asset life cycle, including development, construction and operations.

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

To succeed in this role, an individual must possess a strategic orientation combined with strong analytical, interpersonal and writing skills.  In addition, this person will be a conceptual thinker, creative, articulate and have the ability to understand and convey a variety of concepts at all levels.  Outstanding execution and organization skills combined with excellent judgment and exemplary ethics and values are imperative.  The successful candidate should possess the following specific competencies or attributes:

• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Exceptional relationship skills -- able to establish rapport and quickly engender trust and respect with a wide range of individuals representing the spectrum of institutional investors, including staff, Board members, consultants, and other industry contacts. Must also be able to develop relationships with a variety of internal Ares constituents including finance and accounting, legal and compliance, and investment professionals, as well as strategy and relationship management;
• Highly motivated self-starter with a drive for success who works well independently; 
• Able to work effectively and efficiently in an entrepreneurial environment;
• Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style, well developed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment;
• High energy level displayed within a culture of intensity, accessibility and availability;
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and remain detail-oriented in a fast paced environment;

Specific tasks will include:

• Support fundraising for private funds across platforms by developing marketing and due diligence materials such as private placement memorandums (PPM), pitch books, and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) for investment vehicles.
• Prepare request for proposals, DDQs, track record analysis, consultant questionnaires/databases and related due diligence requests
• Work across functions to obtain and synthesize information from the deal teams, reporting, and accounting teams in order to prepare communication materials 
• Streamline processes by creating more efficient methods of gathering, sorting, accessing data
• Conduct ongoing market and competitor research, including keeping track of investment vehicles, strategy and performance for peers 
• Create presentations and coordinate logistics for investor meetings, industry conferences and annual investor meeting
• Draft written correspondence to investors including mass communications and customized meeting follow-up
• Work on strategic projects for new business development initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required
• At least one year of relevant experience is desired.  Experience in investor relations, investment banking, sales and trading, investment management or at a placement agent a plus.
• Understanding of Infrastructure and Private Equity and awareness of alternative investment management space

General Requirements: 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner
• Strong quantitative skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization
• Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
• Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask and monitor own workload to meet deadlines at a fast pace
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• The candidate must have strong organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Understanding of Infrastructure investing and/or investment banking, finance and accounting background or training is a plus
• Series 7 and 63 or ability to obtain and the SIE

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

$120,000-130,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.